Behind the Crown: Photographing the Royal Family

For over 45 years, Arthur Edwards has been The Sun's (UK) Royal Photographer, the longest-serving of any newspaper. Originally from the East End of London, he is the man behind the most iconic photographs of the most famous family in the world. With commensurate skill and unprecedented access, he has captured the candid moments when protocol is put aside, revealing the true personalities behind the Crown.

This beautiful book is a treasure trove of glorious photography, along with Arthur's own warm recollections of the stories behind his iconic shots. It is the perfect glimpse behind the scenes of the last 50 years of the British monarchy, from a truly unique perspective.

"For 45 years I've chronicled the Royal Family for the Sun newspaper with my camera. I've witnessed their triumphs and disasters, their laughter and tears, when they've found love and when their relationships splinter. I'm there when they emerge from the maternity wing as wailing newborns and I'm there again when they marry before a joyous nation. And when they're laid to rest on those solemn occasions that this country marks so well, I'm on hand to capture history being made."

This breathtaking collection of photographs captures the modern British monarchy as never before seen, taken by the Royal photographer for The Sun (UK) who has covered them for nearly half a century. Edwards has borne witness to the most pivotal moments in the lives of the Windsors, from the joyous to the sorrowful, with an insider's eye and an unparalleled vantage point.

Through his lens, we see the Royals in their most vulnerable and human states - the private laughter, the tears, the intimate familial bonds that belie their public personas. These are not the stiff, formal portraits we're accustomed to, but spontaneous, candid glimpses into the lives of these figures who have captivated the world for generations.

This book offers a rare and remarkable opportunity to experience the British monarchy as few outside the family ever have. Edwards' photographs, accompanied by his personal recollections, provide an unprecedented portal into the world of the Windsors, celebrating their triumphs, mourning their losses, and unveiling the real people behind the royal mystique.

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